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'''Brownsville''' is a neighborhood an unincorporated community on the west side of Pensacola, centered around [[Mobile Highway]] between [[Pace Boulevard]] and the railroad tracks along [[Citrus Street]]. It is named for [[Lucius Screven Brown]], who is responsible for the first housing development in the area, seven blocks bounded by [[Pace Boulevard]], [[Strong Street]], [[W Street]] and [[Gadsden Street]].
Brownsville was formerly a bustling commercial area due to its location along [[US Highway 90]], at one time a major travel route. However, with the arrival of [[Interstate 10|Interstates 10]] and [[Interstate 110|110]], the area entered a period of decline. In recent years it has attracted a reputation as a safe haven for criminal activity, including drugs and prostitution.
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[[Category:NeighborhoodsUnincorporated communities]]